Videos tagged with Firing Pin Repair

This video details the process of restoring a classic Stevens .22 rifle, likely from the 1910s, purchased for $50. The speaker, a self-taught gunsmith, outlines steps including disassembly, bore inspection and potential relining, repair of the extractor and firing pin, cosmetic work like cold bluing, and stock conditioning. The emphasis is on the rewarding nature of bringing old firearms back to life.

This review of the Auto-Ordnance 1927 A1 Thompson semi-automatic variant highlights significant reliability issues and a high cost of entry. The firearm is prone to problems such as difficult charging, broken firing pins, and faulty magazine catches. While the gun offers an iconic aesthetic and surprising accuracy, extensive modifications and part replacements are often necessary for it to function reliably, making it a questionable purchase for most consumers.

This video details the complex process of rebarreling a damaged Whitneyville-Kennedy lever action rifle with a new octagon barrel. It covers extensive metal and woodwork modifications, including inletting the forend, glass bedding, and repairing internal components like the hammer and sear. The project highlights the challenges of restoring antique firearms with compromised parts and the meticulous gunsmithing required to bring them back to functional condition.

This guide details the repair of a bent firing pin and loose operating rod on a Lewis Gun, as demonstrated by Master Gunsmith Mark Novak. The process involves careful disassembly, inspection, reshaping the firing pin tip to prevent primer punctures, securing components, and verifying the repair through measurement and test firing. Novak emphasizes the importance of understanding historical metallurgy and using precision tools for safe and effective gunsmithing on vintage firearms.

This video details the extensive gunsmithing required to bring a French RSC 17 rifle back to operational status. The presenter, Mark Novak, addresses critical issues including the lack of suitable ammunition, the need to fabricate and harden a custom en bloc clip, the repair and modification of a broken firing pin, and the complex tuning of the gas system. The process involves precision machining, heat treating, and careful ammunition development to ensure reliable function.

This guide details the complex process of disassembling and repairing a French Modele 1874 revolver, focusing on hammer replacement. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the challenges of hand-fitted parts, where even minor variations in sear notches prevent interchangeability. The recommended solution involves preserving original components by repairing the firing pin rather than forcing ill-fitting replacements.

This guide details the expert process of repairing a broken firing pin on a rare 1869 Sharps Rifle, a saddle ring carbine chambered in .50-70 Government. Master Gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates precise machining techniques, including facing the old pin, drilling for a new tip, and using Loctite for secure attachment. The repair is verified with precision measurements and culminates in successful range testing, showcasing advanced gunsmithing skills.